# WhatCall vs xDesk

The clearest difference is review sentiment: xDesk at 100% against WhatCall's 54%. xDesk also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). WhatCall's advantage is ratings volume (601 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WhatCall sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and xDesk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

xDesk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WhatCall has 601 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of WhatCall's written reviews are positive against 100% of xDesk's.

WhatCall ships an update every 3 months, xDesk weekly. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WhatCall | xDesk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (601 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatcall/id1260967308/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xdesk/id6450796461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **601** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Innovative Developers LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/947764447) | [Nas-Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/290052146) |

## What reviewers say

### WhatCall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatcall/id1260967308)

This app allows you to bypass ringing and connect directly to someone's voicemail. It provides an instant missed call notification, giving you an excuse to have tried calling while avoiding actual conversation. It works globally on most networks, including landlines and mobiles.

**Highlights:** Instant voicemail connection, Missed call notification, Global network compatibility, Automatic dial code detection, Bypass ringing, Leave messages without conversation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 credit pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 12 credit pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20 credit pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 30 credit pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40 credit pack | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well
- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Convenient
- 🚀 Indispensable
- 👍 Accessible to customers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Calls go directly to person, not voicemail
- 🐛 Stuck on 'connecting' screen
- 🐛 Won't leave voicemail
- 🐛 Takes credits but doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Calls go directly to person, not voicemail
- Stuck on 'connecting' screen
- Won't leave voicemail
- Takes credits but doesn't work
- Verification issues

**Requested features**

- Option to display 'unknown' or 'unverified' number
- Prerecorded voicemail feature


### xDesk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xdesk/id6450796461)

Organize all your personal data in one place, from notes and photos to documents and recordings. Create custom cards for anything, with built-in tools for scanning, recording, and managing deadlines. Share information securely with others via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Customizable data cards, Integrated recorder with transcription, Document scanner to PDF, Deadline tracking and countdowns, Secure iCloud sharing, Cross-device support (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year sub. 15 days trial | $6.99 | per year |
| All Features (1Year) | $6.99 | per year |
| lifetime unlock | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WhatCall free?

WhatCall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is xDesk free?

xDesk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WhatCall or xDesk?

xDesk is rated higher. WhatCall averages 4.1 out of 5 from 601 ratings, while xDesk averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do WhatCall or xDesk have ads?

Neither WhatCall nor xDesk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WhatCall or xDesk?

WhatCall ships an update every 3 months, and xDesk weekly. Most recently, WhatCall was updated on October 12, 2026 and xDesk on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*